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How to Get to and What to Do at Inoda Auto Campground, a Popular Tourist Spot on Ishigaki Island!
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Have you heard of the Inoda Auto Campground on Ishigaki Island?
There are two large campgrounds on Ishigaki Island. One is the Yonehara Campground, a famous spot known to campers and backpackers nationwide—so much so that it’s often referred to as “Torinuma in the north” and “Yonehara in the south.” The other is this campground, Inoda Auto Campground. The campground features hot showers, a communal kitchen, a shared laundry room, and playground equipment, making it ideal for families. There are also a convenience store, a restaurant, and vending machines nearby.
In this article, we’ll introduce the Inoda Auto Campground on Ishigaki Island.
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About Inoda Auto Campground
This is a campground located along the coast. It features areas where you can pitch a tent freely, as well as spaces for RV camping where you can park your car or RV right next to your site, making it a particularly popular destination for RV campers. Each site has access to electricity and running water, and the comfort this provides is the secret to its popularity. The fee for the free camping area is 200 yen for day use. Overnight camping is 400 yen. For the RV camping sites, the daily rental fee per site—including electricity—is 2,500 yen.
The campground also offers a wide range of amenities, including hot showers, a communal kitchen, and laundry facilities. Many campers stay for extended periods; some have even settled here for years, living and working while camping, while others are “migratory campers” who move with the seasons—spending summers in Hokkaido and winters in Okinawa. As a result, the campground attracts not only local campers but also many from outside the prefecture. Reflecting this, rental items can be borrowed for up to two weeks. The grounds also feature a playground and other recreational facilities, making it the perfect spot to fully enjoy a family camping trip.
You can enjoy swimming and fishing on the beach right in front of you, take a stroll along the pristine white sandy shore, and spend some relaxing time there.
Directions to Inoda Auto Campground
■If you are accessing by car
・If you’re renting a car from Ishigaki Airport, head north along Route 390. When you see a convenience store-like shop on your right, you’re almost there. Turn right onto the road just before the sculpture made of large tires, and you’ll arrive shortly after. The trip takes about 15 minutes.
・If you’re coming from the Ishigaki Island Remote Islands Terminal, head north on Route 87. When you see the JA Okinawa Yaeyama District Agricultural Promotion Center on your right, turn right at the next intersection. Cross the Miyara River, then turn left at the intersection where the road meets the Ohama-Tomino Line. Turn right at the next intersection and continue to the end of the road. Turn left where the road meets Route 390, and head north along Route 390. You’ll be almost there when you see a convenience store-like shop on your right. Turn right onto the road just before the large tire sculpture, and you’ll arrive immediately. The trip takes about 35 minutes.
■If accessed by bus
From Ishigaki Airport, take the Higashi Transport Bus (Hirano Line) and get off at Inoda 3-ban. The ride takes about 20 minutes.
Detailed Information on Inoda Auto Campground
This campground is located along the coast in northern Ishigaki Island, just north of New Ishigaki Airport on National Route 390. There’s a large tire sculpture at the entrance, so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding it. The campground features areas where you can pitch a tent freely, as well as spaces for RV camping where you can park your car or RV right next to your tent. It’s particularly popular as an RV campground because each site has access to electricity and running water, ensuring a comfortable stay.
The campground offers a wide range of amenities, including a communal kitchen and laundry facilities, and you can even rent items such as tents and coolers. Since rental items can be borrowed for up to two weeks, they’re convenient even for longer stays. The grounds also feature a playground and other recreational areas, so you can fully enjoy a family camping trip. On the beach right in front of the campground, you can go swimming or fishing—and you’re welcome to borrow a cooler from the campground manager to bring along. Since the campground is located on the east side, you’ll have a beautiful view of the sunrise. Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise, take a stroll along the pristine white sandy beach, and spend some relaxing time here.
How to Enjoy Inoda Auto Campground
The beach stretching out right in front of Inoda Auto Campground is a beautiful, crescent-shaped beach with shallow waters. Coral extends right up to the shore, and you can even see the coral colonies with goggles or similar gear. The campground also rents out barbecue equipment—including grills, griddle plates, and cooking utensils—so you can enjoy a full-scale barbecue and savor your meal while gazing out at the ocean at twilight. Of course, you can also enjoy a barbecue at lunchtime, so why not have one after a day at the beach?
Campgrounds on Ishigaki Island attract campers and backpackers from all over the country. You might want to take the opportunity to get to know the backpackers from all over the country, chat with them, and make new acquaintances and friends. Of course, it’s also important to strengthen the bonds with the friends and family you came with.
Address: 201-1, Aza Momori Inoda, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Operating Period: January 4–September 30
Campground Fees: Free-standing sites: Day-use camping: 200 yen per adult; Overnight camping: 400 yen per adult; RV sites: 2,500 yen per site per day (electricity included); Campervan sites: 3,500 yen per site per day (electricity included)
Parking: Available (free; accommodates 10 cars)
summary
We’ve introduced you to Inoda Auto Campground. What did you think?
Inoda Auto Campground is surrounded by nature, with Mount Nosoko to the west and the beautiful ocean to the east. Although it’s close to the airport, it’s a little removed from populated areas, so you can enjoy beautiful starry skies at night.
Here are some of the highlights of the Inoda Auto Campground:
・The rich scenery you can enjoy because the area is surrounded by nature
・Located on the eastern side of Ishigaki Island, this location offers a perfect view of the sunrise
・Since the ocean is right in front of you, you can fully enjoy swimming in the ocean
Be sure to check the points mentioned above and pay a visit to Inoda Auto Campground.
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